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Amazon Studios Head Promises 'The Dark Tower' Tv Series Isn't "Dead"
Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' book series is one of the most popular franchises the author has put together. Unfortunately, when the story made the move to the big screen last year, with Idris Elba...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2018
Idris Elba Goes From Victor Headley To Victor Hugo With 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Reboot
With Disney making endless live action adaptations of animated classics, it seems 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' could be the next to return to our screens; though this will be rebooted for Netflix with none...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2018
Idris Elba Gets Engaged At 'Yardie' Screening
The super smooth Idris Elba proved just how romantic he could be by proposing to his girlfriend of one year Sabrina Dhowre in a London cinema full of people during the preview for his directorial...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2018
Idris Elba Believes Meghan Markle Will Be A "Beacon" Within The Royal Family
Idris Elba has stated that Meghan Markle will be “a beacon” and a role model in the Royal Family once she ties the knot with Prince Harry next year.The 45 year old star of ‘Luther’...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 December 2017
Kate Winslet Reveals Idris Elba Was Nervous Filming Sex Scenes With Her
British acting icons, Kate Winslet and Idris Elba are taking cinematic screens by storm with their new film, The Mountain Between Us. With decades of acting experience and scores of TV series and films on...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 October 2017
Idris Elba Auditioned For Gaston In Live-action 'Beauty And The Beast'
Many people know Idris Elba as an action star. He's brought gritty detective drama 'Luther' to fans across the globe, starred as The Gunslinger in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel series 'The Dark...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2017
Why Kate Winslet Could Not Avoid Ice Stunt On 'The Mountain Between Us'
Kate Winslet is set to appear alongside Idris Elba on the adventure drama 'The Mountain Between Us' this Fall, which sees her perform many an action stunt - including getting dunked into ice cold water...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2017
Idris Elba Explains The Lure Of The Dark Tower
The film has been in the works for more than a decade, and its path to the cinema has been rocky. The first hurdle came with the casting of Idris Elba in the lead role,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2017
Idris Elba Faced 'Homelessness Once'
Idris Elba faced ''homelessness once''. The 44-year-old actor has admitted at one point in his life he had to find another place to stay the night because he did not have a home to go...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2017
'The Dark Tower' Slated By Critics
One of the biggest movies of this summer is the long-awaited 'The Dark Tower' film adaptation, based on the stories told by acclaimed author Stephen King is his eight book novel series. Idris Elba steps...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2017
Idris Elba Doing Google Translate Songs Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
If you've ever used Google translate to change song lyrics into a foreign language and then back again, you'll know how funny the new lyrics turn out. That's exactly what Idris Elba was in for...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2017
'The Dark Tower' Tv Series Will Include Idris Elba
For a decade now, Akiva Goldsman has been working on bringing Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' novel series to the small screen, alongside fellow talents Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. With a sequel to the...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2017
Get Your Coat, Idris Elba - 'Luther' Is Coming Back
It's finally been confirmed that Idris Elba will return as DCI John Luther in a forthcoming fifth series that is thought to air sometime next year. It's been a year and a half since the...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2017
Kate Winslet Wanders The Wilderness With Idris Elba In 'The Mountain Between Us'
Nobody likes to have their flight cancelled, especially when it means missing your own wedding or someone else's emergency surgery. But when fate seemingly gives you a way out, it can really put your initial...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 May 2017
Pandemonium In London As Extras Flock To Idris Elba's Open Auditions
It looks like there are a lot of Idris Elba fans living in London. An open casting call for extras for his forthcoming movie had to cancelled this week when hundreds of people flooded the...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2017
Idris Elba And Tom Taylor Make Quite The Team In 'The Dark Tower' Trailer
The full trailer for Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' has finally been unveiled, seeing Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey and Tom Taylor in the lead roles. It's a dark blend of fantasy, sci-fi and traditional western,...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2017
First Look At The Lead Cast In 'Thor: Ragnarok' [Trailer And Pictures]
It looks like Thor might finally have met his match with the arrival of dark underworld queen Hela. The new trailer for 'Thor: Ragnarok' sees him lose his legendary hammer to her power, and face...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2017
Release Date For Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' Pushed Back Again
Coming to fans across the globe later this year, Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' novel has finally been adapted for cinema, starring Idris Elba, Tom Taylor and Matthew McConaughey in the leading roles as The...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2017
What To Expect From Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' [Pictures]
The forthcoming adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series is coming this summer starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba, but it's not your regular kind of adaptation. The movie will act as something of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2017
Idris Elba Puts Himself Forward For Valentine's Day Raffle Prize
Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day and haven’t got anything lined up? Well you could always try to snag a date with Idris Elba, who is raffling himself off as a Valentine’s date this year in...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 January 2017
Idris Elba Lands First Kickboxing Victory For The Discovery Channel
Idris Elba won his first ever professional kickboxing fight this weekend during filming for his upcoming documentary series 'Idris Elba: Fighter'. Showing her support for his hard work at the ringside was rumoured girlfriend Madonna,...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 October 2016
Chris Hemsworth And Idris Elba Take Over Tom Hiddleston's Tv Choice Award Speech
Poor Tom Hiddleston. He landed his first award for 'The Night Manager' last night (September 5th 2016) at the TV Choice Awards, but he was immediately mocked for his win by his 'Thor' co-stars Chris...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 September 2016
Idris Elba Reveals He's Training To Become A Pro Kickboxer
Those who’ve been following Idris Elba on Instagram over the last few weeks have been treated to a number of shirtless selfies and workout videos that show him taking up kickboxing. Now, it’s been revealed...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 August 2016
Idris Elba Would Be Steven Spielberg's First Choice As The Next Bond
Months after Daniel Craig stepped down as Britain’s most famous spy and the rumour rumblings continue over who will become the next James Bond. With Tom Hiddleston’s turn in spy thriller The Night Manager over...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2016
Idris Elba Wants To Be A Classic 'Star Trek' Villain
The Star Trek franchise is celebrating its 50th birthday this year with the movie Star Trek Beyond, the third in J.J. Abrams' rebooted saga. One of the new cast members this time around is Idris...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2016
Idris Elba Says He's "Too Old" To Play James Bond
Idris Elba has revealed that he feels he’s “too old” to be the next James Bond actor, despite still being one of the favourites to take on the role.The 43 year old British actor has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2016
Idris Elba Again Denies Those James Bond Rumours
For what seems like the hundredth time, Idris Elba has put a dampener on the long-standing reports that he’s to be the next James Bond actor, saying that they are “just a rumour”.Speaking to E!...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 July 2016
Idris Elba's 'Bastille Day' To Be Pulled From French Cinemas
Idris Elba’s latest film Bastille Day is to be pulled from French cinemas at the request of production company StudioCanal. After Thursday’s terror attack in Nice, which left more than 80 people dead and more...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 July 2016
James Norton Is The New Favourite To Be The Next James Bond
‘War & Peace’ star James Norton has rapidly emerged as the red-hot favourite to land the vacant spot as the next James Bond, with the actor overtaking Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hardy and Aidan Turner in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 July 2016
Idris Elba And His Rumoured Ex-girlfriend Put On United Front At Baftas
Idris Elba set tongues wagging about the state of his relationship at the BAFTAs last night (Sunday May 8) when he appeared on the red carpet with his supposed former girlfriend, 28-year-old make-up artist, Naiyana...
By Charlotte Court in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2016
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